 Tail of the Dragon 2014! |
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 Jan 27, 2014 - 4:23 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)  |
Hey everyone, I just thought that I would share this with you, as a few members have expressed some interest in coming down... *coughDanielNobertocough*
Celicatech is hosting our annual Tail of the Dragon Run for 2014. It is similar to what Manny, Dustin and Stef restarted with the CSP meet this year. This has been a tradition for the last 8 years and we would like to extend our welcome to any and all that would like to come out. I have been the only 6g there for the last 3 years, I'd love to see more out there... This year, the wifey and I will most likely be in our ST165, so we need some more 6g love! The date is March 28-30. For those who don't know what the Tail of the Dragon is:  We have secured a group rate for lodging at Fontana Village and Resort under the group name 'Celicatech' If anyone is interested in coming down, we'd love to see/meet you! Aside from the Midwest meets that Daniel and I host, the Tail of the Dragon meet is one of the best events that I attend all year. It has become more of a vacation with friends than an actual car meet, and its generally full of shenanigans and good times. If you guys have any other questions, feel free to send me a PM. Thanks! -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Jan 27, 2014 - 4:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
dang i already submitted my march dates. id have to check my schedule, but if im working, its nearly impossible to get out
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Jan 27, 2014 - 4:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Sorry... I'm two weeks behind in getting this up here....
We typically aim for April, but everyone over on ctech was kinda slacking on the resort contact and everything in April filled up quick. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Jan 27, 2014 - 5:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 12, '09 From State College, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Was looking at doing this in the late summer as a detour on the way to Hilton Head SC. Sadly this is too early for me to be able to join you guys.
This made me want to go... http://youtu.be/4zzgkSVHxRI |
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Jan 27, 2014 - 7:39 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
I'm changing jobsites again, and maybe a different job altogether. I'm not sure what my schedule will be like but I have to attend a Dragon meet.
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Jan 28, 2014 - 7:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '11 From GreatSmokyMtns NC Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Only an hour and a half away from home! Never been there in a car always on a bike. Fun place!
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Jan 28, 2014 - 2:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I've been wanting to take a road trip for a while. This is a good bit of distance but doable, especially if a 6gC meet and one of the best roads in America is at the end. I'll have to see what work dictates. Would be fun to meet you guys.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 28, 2014 - 3:03 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jan 28, 2014 - 4:44 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 28, 2014 - 1:57 PM)  I've been wanting to take a road trip for a while. This is a good bit of distance but doable, especially if a 6gC meet and one of the best roads in America is at the end. I'll have to see what work dictates. Would be fun to meet you guys. Do it. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Jan 28, 2014 - 5:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
im working that weekend, if i had known, its only 5 hours away.
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Jan 29, 2014 - 12:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '13 From Melbourne, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
If I wasn't living thousands of miles away in another country I'd totally be attending..
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Jan 29, 2014 - 9:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Bah. 13 hour drive...
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Jan 29, 2014 - 12:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Jan 29, 2014 - 10:28 AM) Bah. 13 hour drive... It hasn't stopped us.... In fact, for the last 3 years, we've driven from Chicago to Atlanta first, then caravanned with a bunch of the guys. Seriously though, driving this road will ruin you for driving. After my first year, I got home and immediately searched for the curviest road around. Little did I know, that it my best option is where we hold our Midwest meets every year. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Jan 29, 2014 - 9:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jan 29, 2014 - 11:39 AM) QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Jan 29, 2014 - 10:28 AM) Bah. 13 hour drive... It hasn't stopped us.... In fact, for the last 3 years, we've driven from Chicago to Atlanta first, then caravanned with a bunch of the guys. Seriously though, driving this road will ruin you for driving. After my first year, I got home and immediately searched for the curviest road around. Little did I know, that it my best option is where we hold our Midwest meets every year. If I wasn't possibly making a big move in my life this spring I'd go down there, my mother lives over in Knoxville. I went down one year with an Eclipse forum but the day of the dragon I was sick as could be and had to pass, 300 curves in 13 miles with a migraine and nausea wasn't going to happen. The day before though we drove some other roads and I had an absolute blast down there, lots and lots of roads around there besides the dragon that are loads of fun. Sadly our petite dragon is far far too short. If it were about twice as long it'd be good. If you get of 80 in Morris IL and drive along the river down the road that runs past the Dow Chemical plant you get a really good drive, not as curvy and technical as the dragon but very fun, laid back but with some challenges. -------------------- |
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Feb 4, 2014 - 9:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 28, 2014 - 4:44 PM) Do it. Tentatively, done. I requested a few days off before and after, so I should be free 28-30. Looking forward to it. 
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Feb 4, 2014 - 9:12 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Feb 5, 2014 - 12:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
I think I'm gonna shoot to have the Supra ready for this next year. Should be fun.
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Feb 9, 2014 - 10:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
How is this going to work with reservations and such, large group rooms or individual booking? I saw on their site they had bungalows of sorts and stuffs.
Edit - I just checked Celicatech, I see people are kind of doing their own thing as far as grouping goes...so a 6gc cabin perhaps? I have to confirm if I can get that time off in order to even make it there. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Feb 9, 2014 - 10:16 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Feb 16, 2014 - 3:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '13 From Tomball, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Would love to go don't know when I'd be able to take that much time off seeing as it's so far away, we need something like this in texas haha.
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Feb 16, 2014 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Typically, we all get our own cabins as long as they are available. Otherwise there are 2-3 bedroom cabins that should be available as well. Personally, I wouldn't stay at the lodge, as it is a bit of a hike from the cabins and that's usually where all the drinking happens... So if there are a group of 6gc-ers that want to get a cabin together, the 2+ bedroom cabins are basically small homes.
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Feb 17, 2014 - 2:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Feb 16, 2014 - 4:08 PM) Typically, we all get our own cabins as long as they are available. Otherwise there are 2-3 bedroom cabins that should be available as well. Personally, I wouldn't stay at the lodge, as it is a bit of a hike from the cabins and that's usually where all the drinking happens... So if there are a group of 6gc-ers that want to get a cabin together, the 2+ bedroom cabins are basically small homes. I'd be in for doing either a cabin or lodge with a few other people, I'm traveling alone so there's no reason to get a room for myself. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Feb 17, 2014 - 3:04 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Feb 17, 2014 - 9:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I hope that there are a couple more folks to rent a cabin with you.... Stacy and I have already reserved our cabin. We're not really keen on sharing a room seeing as how its vacation (if you know what I mean)
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Feb 18, 2014 - 12:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^ Yes, yes I do.
The other issue is that I'm starting a new job at the beginning of march, and I already have to take time off for my dad's birthday - not sure if I'll be able to swing a long weekend. I may just have to take an independent trip to the area at a later time. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Feb 18, 2014 - 12:00 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Mar 1, 2014 - 5:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Im gunna see if I cant work this into my schedule. Have a few reasons why I have to do this,,,hopefully family/work allows me to do it.
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Mar 2, 2014 - 12:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '10 From Greenville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 50 (100%) |
Man... What's sad is that I didn't see this until yesterday. I'm going to be there the 13th-15th this month as a birthday present. Another member is coming with me. It would have been so awesome if we could have just scheduled for this time instead! Sadly, the cabin is already rented and everything! If any of you guys are local, I'd love to meet up when we're there!
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Mar 4, 2014 - 11:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Holy ****. Just realized I'm currently a 5 hour drive away here in Raleigh. I think I just might go. I'd have to figure out sleeping arrangements though.
*edit* scratch that. I'll probably be flying home that Friday. :\ This post has been edited by NgoFcukinWay: Mar 4, 2014 - 11:49 PM -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
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Mar 5, 2014 - 4:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '11 From billings mt Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
for me this is a 27 hour drive just to get there
 maybe in a few more years or something but not anytime soon 
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Mar 5, 2014 - 10:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Dang Id go cause its not far at all for me but I already made plans to go to Import Alliance down in ATL with a couple buds.
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Mar 13, 2014 - 9:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Burlington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm trying to go. Not sure since I don't want to go by myself. I'm fixing to do a lot of work to my car and want some inspiration.
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Apr 12, 2014 - 6:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Did this meet happen?
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Apr 15, 2014 - 1:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Yup. It was a bit chilly, but we basically had the mountain to ourselves
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